ATI LPN
ATI LPN Med Surg Midterm Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assisting with teaching a class about National Patient safety Goals (NPSGS). Which of the following goals should the nurse include? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,D
Rationale: NPSGs include correct client identification (
A), preventing infections like CAUTIs (
C), and improving staff communication (
D). Health promotion and job satisfaction are not specific NPSG goals.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has mitral valve stenosis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mitral valve stenosis causes a heart murmur due to turbulent blood flow. Clubbing, bradycardia, and barrel chest are not typical findings.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has just learned he will need exploratory surgery the next day. As the nurse contributes to the preoperative teaching plan, which of the following actions should she take?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reinforcing information at the client's level of understanding ensures effective preoperative teaching and comprehension.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving furosemide. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Furosemide, a loop diuretic, can cause hypotension due to fluid loss. It typically causes hypokalemia, not hyperkalemia, and is not associated with hyperglycemia or weight gain.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for amlodipine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Amlodipine can cause peripheral edema, so clients should monitor for ankle swelling. Potassium, meal timing, and nighttime dosing are not specific concerns.